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Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP ED21-068 and award a contract to Geocko, Inc., of Seattle, WA, for Long Beach Recovery Act small business and non-profit grant administration support services, in a total amount not to exceed $690,000, for a period of one year, with the option to renew for one additional one-year period, at the discretion of the City Manager; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary amendments. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
Long Beach Recovery Act
On March 16, 2021, the City Council adopted the Long Beach Recovery Act
(LBRA) becoming one of the first major cities to approve COVID-19 recovery programs made possible through federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and other federal and State funding sources. Additional adjustments to the LBRA were made as part of the Adopted FY 22 Budget and periodic adjustments will be brought to the City Council as needed. Additional information about the LBRA is available at longbeach.gov/recovery .
As part of the Long Beach Recovery Act, under the Economic Recovery category, approximately $20.3 million was allocated for Direct Business Support to address financial hardship that has been created by COVID-19 and State and local Health Orders on small business and non-profits through various grants, including:
· Restaurant, Brewery, and Bar Grants
· Fitness and Personal Services Sector Grants
· Small Business Relief Grants
· Non-Profit Relief Grants
· Business License Taxes and Fees Grants
These grant programs were developed with input received by small business owners and non-profits that participated in Community Roundtables that informed the development of the LBRA. Over 30 Community Roundtables were ho...
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